Thanks to  Jeff Barth, Diane Gebenini, and Mark Pedersen for their work removing a lot of the scotch broom. Thanks Jeff for organizing the event.

Over the last month many CVHA board members and their families worked to have trees removed that were endangering the water system and cleaned up scotch broom that was creating fire hazard. The water system tree removal project is about 60% complete. Thanks for the hard work folks!

Thanks to Paul McNabb and company who hauled 80% of the brush away for disposal in Scott’s yard. Scott, Gary and their wives hauled the limbs from CV3, Limbs from Rainbow Lane, and scotch broom. All the limbs and scotch broom were burned at Gary, Scotts’ and Gerry’s place. No chipper rental will be needed this year. These volunteers saved every homeowner money with their effort and it is much appreciated. Without this volunteer work we would need to hire contractors. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

There is still more scotch broom clean up to do this year and any help from the community members would be greatly appreciated. Scheduled work parties don’t seem to work for most people’s schedules. If you can help at any time, please contact us and we can work around your schedule.  cvhapres@gmail.com.

The 2nd quarter CVHA Board meeting will be Saturday, May 21st, at 9am. It will be held at Scott and Bernie Rush’s home, 16608 Crystal Dr. E, in Village 1.

All CVHA homeowners are invited to attend.

Sighted near the middle of CV3 yesterday afternoon.  Might want to keep an eye on your cats and small dogs.

There was a recent break-in at Crystal River Ranch. We should all be especially on guard and observant.

This is the post from Jim McKinley at CRR:

We had a garage broke into today between 8:00 and 11:30 AM with tools taken near Crystal River Ranch Rd E and Alpine Dr. E.  Keep your eyes open and report suspicious vehicles and people to 911      Thanks, JIM

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Scotch Broom Clean-Up Day

Who:              Crystal Village homeowners

When:           Saturday April 30     9a – 12p

Where:          Meet in commons area between CV1 and CV2

Why:              Prevent fire damage and control noxious weed

How:              If you have long-handled pruner or a Scotch Broom    puller,  bring them, otherwise we have some extra tools to share

Questions?   Contact Jeff Barth 253.630.9656

The 2016 Annual Meeting Notes are available for homeowner review. Feedback welcome anytime. The notes will be voted for approval at the 2017 annual meeting.

The 2016 budget is also available for review. There was one change from the annual meeting. Electric bill was missing from the draft available at the meeting and it has been added in.

Both docs are available in the CVHA Online Document Archive.

Correction

1st Quarter Board meeting is Saturday, February 20

The first quarter Board meeting will be at the Rush’s home (16608 Crystal Dr. E.), 3:30 pm, Saturday, 20 October.

All CVHA Homeowners are invited.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of new Board members.
2. Election of officers
3. Water manager report
4. Board  procedures – Review of Board decision making process,    External and internal communication
5. Treasurer report
6. Budget update
7.  Dangerous tree removal, identify and prioritize
8.   Introduction / discussion of six year budget development
9.   Document paperwork responsibilities of water manager and  Board.
10. Create guide for future Board members to follow to do required reports / paperwork.
11. New Business

The annual meeting is Saturday Jan 16 @7PM at the Greenwater community center.  See you there.

Agenda:

1. Approval of 2015 Annual Meeting minutes

2. Water Manager’s report

a. System status

b. Cross Connection Plan implementation – Homeowner responsibility

c. Water Use Efficiency Plan progress

i. Meter installation progress

ii. Water conservation, homeowner responsibilities

iii. Detecting water leaks in homeowner’s water line

iv. Begin meter reading

3. Treasurer’s Report

a. Independent audit report

b. Current financial report

c. Discussion of lien protocols and misc. fee schedule

d. 2016 proposed budget

4. Reserve fund planning

a. Washington State Dept. of Health financial planning template

i. Operating and Emergency budget

ii. Reserve for capital items that will need to be replaced within the next 6 years.

iii. Reserve for capital items that will need replacement 10 years or more from now.

b. Funding plan s

5. Community communications

a. Newsletters / mailings

b. Blog / email notifications

c. Summer Picnic, select date

6. CVHA work parties

a. Need more volunteers or plan to contract out work

b. Dangerous tree removal, common area maintenance, grant search, independent audit, archiving, etc.

7. New Business

a. Discussion from the floor

b. Board member election

i. Call for nominations from the Floor, call for vote

ii Announce results and seat new Board members